Schools & Families in Windermere
Windermere is zoned into Orange County Public Schools, and its named schools post genuinely strong results at the elementary level, with a more mixed picture at the high school level.
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Learn moreWindermere Elementary School posts a strong, well-attended rating
Windermere Elementary School carries a 10/10 GreatSchools rating and an 88% regular attendance rate, well above both the district average (65%) and the statewide average (69%), per GreatSchools' Orange County Public Schools data -- a genuinely strong result rather than an average one.
Windermere High School rates well academically, with a lower reported attendance figure
Windermere High School carries an 8/10 GreatSchools rating, serving grades 9-12. GreatSchools also reports a 51% regular attendance rate for the high school -- notably lower than both the district (65%) and state (69%) averages, a real gap worth confirming directly with Orange County Public Schools rather than assuming it reflects overall school quality, since it runs counter to the school's otherwise strong academic rating.
A small town means a small number of zoned schools
Because Windermere is so small, most families will be zoned into the same handful of named Orange County schools rather than choosing among many options within town limits -- confirm the specific zoned elementary, middle, and high school for any address, since Orange County's district boundaries don't always match town limits exactly.
Key takeaways
- Windermere Elementary School: 10/10 GreatSchools, 88% attendance (vs. 65% district / 69% state average) -- a genuinely strong result.
- Windermere High School: 8/10 GreatSchools academically, but a reported 51% attendance rate, notably below both district and state averages -- worth confirming directly with the district.
- Windermere's small size means most families share a small handful of zoned Orange County Public Schools rather than choosing among many local options.
- Confirm the specific zoned school for any address with Orange County Public Schools, since district boundaries do not always match town limits.
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